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Lucire December 28, 2015 |
2015 Mini Cooper five-door: Mini goes forth The Mini Cooper five-door opens up a new market, and has enough of the brand's qualities to find plenty of new adherents, writes Jack Yan |
Lucire March 18, 2009 Jack Yan |
Wealth Preservation Society There's an element of respectability in the latest Mini Cooper model. |
Lucire February 9, 2012 |
Who buys the Countryman? Jack Yan initially has difficulty placing the Mini Countryman Cooper S All4 in his mind -- until he realizes it's not like any Mini of old in the message it's trying to convey |
Lucire December 4, 2012 |
Multitasking The evolution of the BMW is what you'd expect and Lucire's test car is an interesting choice. The 125i Sportline with the M Sport pack, sits in between the two Einsers we had to test in previous years. |
Lucire October 13, 2009 Jack Yan |
My Fellow Countryman The Mini Cooper S Clubman rivals the little SUV. |
Lucire June 2, 2011 |
Five's flip sides: the BMW 550i Jack Yan tests both the BMW 550i and 535d and discovers two very different beasts -- but can both be the best executive saloon in the world? |
Lucire May 10, 2013 |
A cut above the rest BMW's 320i Edition 30 is one of three models commemorating the 30th anniversary of BMW New Zealand. Jack Yan drives the kitted-out Dreier |
Lucire March 25, 2012 |
The sensible poser Jack Yan tests the BMW X6 Xdrive40d, the diesel counterpart to an SUV we love. It's better for the environment and your pocket, so we should love it more, right? |
Lucire February 20, 2011 |
The spirit of 2002 No, not the year: Jack Yan tries to find if any of BMW's diesel coupes recapture the essence of the company's famed 2002 range of the 1970s |
Lucire January 29, 2015 |
The car of our times: BMW 2er Active Tourer Jack Yan goes on the launch of the BMW 2-series Active Tourer, and answers just why the German marque sees fit to enter the compact monospace sector |
Lucire October 25, 2011 |
BMW 650i Cabriolet: an instant classic The 650i Cabrio may have a throaty V8 with over 400 PS on tap, but it's foremost a style proposition that's ideal for summer, writes Jack Yan |
Lucire March 2, 2014 |
The gentle touch: the BMW 320d Xdrive Touring Sport Line Jack Yan lives with the BMW 320d Xdrive Touring Sport Line for an extended road test, and discovers that it keeps the Bavarians at the top of the class with an all-round, enjoyable package |
Lucire March 21, 2015 |
Honesty is the best policy: BMW X5 Xdrive25d Jack Yan tests the BMW X5 Xdrive25d. It might be nearly 40 PS down on the previous, more expensive X5 he tested, but he finds there's more than a valid case for it. |
Lucire September 26, 2012 |
Sporting life Jack Yan tests the BMW 320d Efficient Dynamics Sport Line, and finds that the Bavarians have managed to stay on top of the game, while making their latest model relevant to the 2010s |
BusinessWeek April 5, 2004 Gail Edmondson |
BMW's Mini Just Keeps Getting Mightier With a convertible set to hit showrooms, its surprise smash is minting money |
Lucire September 17, 2014 Jack Yan |
One for the money: BMW 116i Innovation Edition Laden with extras, the BMW 116i Innovation Edition presents a particularly good deal at the German range's entry level. |
Lucire September 12, 2014 |
BMW 435i: look at me Jack Yan is surprised at the amount of people who use the BMW 435i M Sport as a conversation-starter |
Lucire July 10, 2012 |
Tastefully Packed If you must have an SUV, few come better balanced than the BMW X3 Xdrive20d, says Jack Yan |
Lucire November 11, 2015 |
BMW 218i Active Tourer: welcome to the future Jack Yan has had more time to live with the BMW 218i Active Tourer, and finds even greater appeal with the company's first foray into the MPV segment |
Lucire March 24, 2013 |
Bridging the gaps Jack Yan attends the BMW 3-series Touring launch, taking in roads between Auckland and Paihia, and thinks the Bavarians have a winner in more ways than one. |
Lucire June 5, 2009 |
The Car to Be Seen in 2009 What car has the right style for the year? For the ninth year running, Lucire goes through its list for 2009 -- and we name a winner as the year's most stylish car |
Popular Mechanics August 5, 2008 John Pearley Huffman |
Top 10 Fun, MPG-Friendly Cars You Can't Buy In America--Yet Right now there are only a few cars that have great fuel economy as well as fun look. But those lucky devils across the pond have just the cars we're looking for. Here are a few that we wish we had in the U.S. |
Inc. October 2004 Riza Cruz |
Baby Beemer If The Italian Job were remade for the Nickelodeon set, this Mini Cooper Convertible Children's Car would have the starring role. |
Lucire December 8, 2014 |
X and the city: BMW X1 Sdrive18d Jack Yan looks at the BMW X1 Sdrive18d, and concludes that the German company understands us better than we would care to admit |
AskMen.com August 17, 2002 Bob Plunkett |
2002 Mini Cooper The pint-size little hatchback two-door coupe, a modern homage to Britain's best-selling miniature car from the '60s, on arrival becomes the smallest car in the country but offers big-time cabin space plus the driving excitement of a ground-hugging go-kart. |
Lucire April 19, 2014 |
The revolution has arrived Peter Jobes tests the BMW i3, unlocking its 170 hp electric motor, and finds it a pleasure to drive. |
IEEE Spectrum April 2009 John Voelcker |
Top 10 Tech Cars of 2009 Electric-drive cars take second place to sheer survival. |
Car and Driver June 2005 Dave Vanderwerp |
Mini Cooper S Convertible The Mini Cooper has some serious sport baked in, which is what we've always liked about this car -- especially the supercharged S model. And $4500 extra gets you a serious convertible top. |
Outside October 2008 Grant Davis |
The New Road Order SUVs are shrinking, hybrids are everywhere, and diesel is suddenly back, with true eco-credentials. The adventure fleet has never had so much variety. Let us get you up to speed. |
Popular Mechanics July 3, 2008 |
10 Fun Convertibles That Won't Pinch at the Pump or the Lot A variety of convertibles are reviewed with prices, specifications, and the "fun" factor of each model is provided. |
Car and Driver October 2004 Patricia Eldridge Maki |
Long-Term Test: Mini Cooper S The Mini is small, quick, and stylish, and proved practical to operate. But opinions were mixed about whether the it's quick handling and nimble size offset its stiff ride. |
Car and Driver February 2006 |
Spied! Mini Cooper S Works GP This is definitely one of the hottest production Mini's of all on the roads in Munich. |
Lucire May 26, 2007 Jack Yan |
The Peugeot 207 HDI 110 It's a crime that the Peugeot 207 HDI 110 is not sold in more places, as it's good for the environment and much cheaper than a Toyota Prius. |
Popular Mechanics March 30, 2010 Basem Wasef |
Mini Cooper Countryman Preview at the 2010 New York Auto Show The BMW-owned Mini Cooper revival centered on the brand's inherently pocket-size proportions, but the latest Mini spinoff happens to be the biggest Mini yet. |
The Motley Fool May 4, 2007 Rich Duprey |
Cooper Tire Headin' for the Highway This once-troubled tire maker is in full turnaround mode as revenues and profits soar. |
BusinessWeek September 17, 2009 Jack Ewing |
As the Race Slows Down, Audi Hits the Gas The German carmaker is pouring money into marketing to expand its share of the luxury market and push diesel models in the U.S. |
Car and Driver August 2004 Tony Quiroga |
Mini Cooper Convertible To keep heads turning, the Mini goes topless. |
IEEE Spectrum April 2006 John Voelcker |
Top 10 Tech Cars Hybrids square off against diesels for the economy laurels |
AskMen.com Patrick Rowlings |
6 Small Cars to Look for With rising gas prices and increased urban density, small cars, once the ride of choice only for those with limited funds, are making inroads into the American market. Here's a half-dozen to test drive. |
The Motley Fool May 17, 2006 Rich Smith |
Is Britney Bad for America? A humorous recommendation for Britney Spears to trade in her foreign-made Mini-Cooper for an American-made SUV in support of American steel companies, auto companies, as well as Big Oil. |
Lucire July 1, 2009 |
First Position The Royal New Zealand Ballet has announced its first-ever fashion accessories' range, a collaboration with designer Tamsin Cooper. |